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Jere Sheehan Obituary

Jere A. Sheehan 1935 - 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Jere A. Sheehan, 77, of the Forest Park Section of Springfield died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Jere son of the late William and Sarah (Foley) Sheehan was born in West Warren, MA on March 22, 1935. Raised in Springfield Jere graduated from Classical High School in 1952. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from American International College. Jere was a Teacher for 34 years working for the City Of Springfield at Buckingham and Marcus Kiley Schools and retired in 1998. A longtime resident of Springfield he was a communicant and usher at Holy Name Church. He was a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and a life member of the Springfield Lodge of Elk #61 and the John Boyle O'Reilly Club. Jere enjoyed boating, family gatherings, and was well versed in vintage movies. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a nephew John D. Powers. Jere is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Jane (Cameron) Sheehan; a brother-in-law, Daniel J. Cameron and his wife Frances of Wilbraham; a sister-in-law, Julia Powers and her husband John W. of Somers, CT; his nieces, Kate, Shannon, and Mara; a nephew, Jeremy; eight grandnieces and grandnephews; a cousin and good friend Stephen Foley and his wife Joanna; along with many other cousins and close friends. Visiting hours for Jere will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Name Church, 323 Dickinson Street, Springfield. Rites of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, 1601 State Street, Springfield. Memorial contributions in Jere's memory may be made Holy Name Church, St. Michael's Academy Fund, 323 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA 01108 and or to Griffin's Friends, c/o Baystate Medical Center, 280 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199.

Published by The Republican from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2013.
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So hard to believe he has been gone a decade. I remember the good times we all had often.
My thoughts are with you.
Barbara Choiniere

Barbara Choiniere

January 22, 2023

Dear Mrs.Sheehan,

I was quite saddened when I heard of the loss of your husband. I remember him from going to NYC on multiple bus trips and seeing you both on sunday mornings at the cafe in e.longmeadow. He always had a smile on his face and seeing you both would brighten my day.

My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with you and your family as I hope you find peace and comfort in cherished memories during this most difficult time.

Lauren O'Neil

February 10, 2013

Mary Jane

Sorry for your loss and we are sorry we missed the obituary and wake. I check it every day and don't know how I missed it because we surely would have gone. I guess he was Bobs best friend and my sister
Camy said there were 1000 people at the wake. Again our condolences.

Larry Conti
Claudia Harriman

February 4, 2013

Màry Jane,
Paul and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. I missed the write up as I have been behind in the reading the paper. We would have gone to the funeral. Jere was one of the sweetest and nicest people ever as you are. Julie and John Powers are safari ends of a cousin Lynnie . You and yours will be in our prayers. Sandi (Sami) Vella and Paul LaValley.

February 2, 2013

Mary Jane,
So sad to hear...you two were ALWAYS my favorite couple! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Doreen Sheremeta Turgeon

February 1, 2013

Mary Jane,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are grateful to have met your husband and are thinking of you.
Love, Laura and Emilie from Twin Hills Country Club

January 31, 2013

Dear Maryjane,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jere's passing. His kindness will not be forgotten. I pray that God's grace and peace will sustain and comfort you at this sad time.
Love, Marjorie Neal Guild
IndianLake Estates, FL

January 31, 2013

Sheehan family,
mr. sheehan was a teacher of mine and i must say one of my favorites i am truly sorry for your loss .

Toni

January 30, 2013

Mary Jane,
Jere goes back to my parents day and they were all big friends! So sorry for your loss.

Mary Bernard Vallee

January 30, 2013

MaryJane
We are so sorry for your loss. Jere was an amazing man and he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allison and Rich xo

Allison Jenkins

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane,
I am very sorry to hear about Jere!
Deepest Sympathy.
Love always
Jimmy McDowell
Fort Lauderdale Fl.

Jim McDowell

January 29, 2013

maryjane I am so sorry.Jere was one of those people that made you feel you were the only one in the room with a crowd full of people when we would talk.You two were a special couple and still are, only now he is in heaven watching over you.

patty - maria santinello

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane,

I am very sorry to hear of Jere's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and a real character. You both were great friends to my mother for many years. And the Kiley parties you hosted were legendary... Our family's thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Jim McDonald

January 29, 2013

Dear Mrs. Sheehan,
I was very sorry to learn of Jere's passing. I know my mother Alice and father Frank were very fond of he and you as friends. I always found it a pleasure to see you both. He will be missed.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Fran McDonald

Francis McDonald

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane, Peter and I are very sorry for your loss. We will pray for both of you.

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane, my heart goes out to you. Jere was larger then life. I would tell you to be strong, but you already are.
Love,
Cathy Chrusciel

Cathy Chrusciel

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane:

The Berkshire Gallagher's were shocked to hear about Jere's passing. We were so impressed upon hearing how couragously Jere dealt with his serious injury last year and saddened to learn that he had additional health challenges. The Blue Shutters Beach will never be the same without his radiant smile and amusing stories. We hope to see you there this summer to raise a toast to your wonderful husband. Sending much love,
Debbie & Ronnie G

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane Gail and I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. Every thought of Jerry begins with a smile and ends in a laugh.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Jack and Gail McDowell

January 29, 2013

Dear MaryJane,
We were so sorry to hear of Jere's passing. Jerry saw him at Panera's not long ago. He was such a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor whom everyone loved. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and your fsmily. Both Jere and you will be in our paryers this week at Mass.

Much Love, Terry & Jerry

Terry Foley

January 29, 2013

Dear Mary Jane & Family,
Jerry & I are so sorry to hear of Jere's passing. He was a great guy whom everybody loved. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We will attend Mass this Wednesday; and though we are unable to be with you in person...we will be with you in prayer. Much love, Terry & Jerry

January 29, 2013

MaryJane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I think of the great time we had when we got together in Florida two years ago. Jere was so much fun to be with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Verna Charron

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane, We are so very sad. Jere was such a gem. I'm sure you'll find strength and comfort from the many wonderful memories you have with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jo Ann and Frank Gleason

January 29, 2013

Mr. Sheehan was a really great teacher. I remember him well. RIP,

Brenden Hammerle

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Loizzo
Belchertown, Ma

January 29, 2013

Mary Jane, Tony & I wish we could be with you at this sad time but our thoughts of course are with you. Jere will be greatly missed. Our love to you

Darlene&Tony Goncalves

January 28, 2013

Dear Mary Jane,
We are sorry we can't be with you to honor Jere's life this week. Though we are far away, you are in our thoughts and prayers and our love and support goes out to you. Jere was a wonderful, generous man and you and he were a special couple. You were blessed to have each other and so many happy years together.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Mary Jane and Frank Disco

Mary Jane Disco

January 28, 2013

MaryJane,
My heart aches for your loss. He was truly a wonderful person and a special teacher--Kiley has not been the same since he retired.

Barbara Choiniere

January 28, 2013

Mary Jane,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Jere. We have certainly lost a true gentleman and a wonderful person. My family sends you our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Edgett

January 28, 2013

The world has lost a wonderful, caring, gentle man. Our hearts are saddened by his loss. We will cherish the memories of all the happy times we had with Jere.
Our prayers are with you, Mary Jane. Clare and Joe Ashe

Clare (colonette) Ashe

January 28, 2013

Maryjane, I am so sorry to hear of Jere's passing. I have such fond memories of social studies class at Kiley and learning the preamble to the Constitution. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Abodeeb-Gentile

January 28, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences. I was incredibly lucky to have you both as teachers. Mr. Sheehan at Kiley and Mrs. Sheehan at Vets Park. Two of my favorites!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dina Lee Vecchiarelli

January 28, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences

Dina Lee Vecchiarelli

January 28, 2013

The world is a less funny and colorful place without him. That incredible sense of humor and fabulous laugh will be sorely missed.I hope a lifetime of fun times and great friends and family will help support you at this difficult time. Thinking of you with much love and sympathy....

Jennifer (Daly) Spirito

January 28, 2013

We are deeply saddened to hear of Jere's passing. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Jen, Mark, Cody and Courtney Chapin

January 28, 2013

I am very sorry to here of Jere's death. I am so happy that I had an
opportunity to talk with him at the Baird Middle School Christmas
party. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Robert Beebe

January 28, 2013

I was sorry to hear of your husbands death. I will say a prayer for you and your family.

Robert Woods

January 28, 2013

Mary Jane, I am in FL visiting my daughter. I am so sorry. Jere was the best! He will be missed ox Sandi

January 28, 2013

Mary Jane - we are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carla, Ryan, Taylor

Carla Moses-Bradley

January 28, 2013

Mary Jane Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Jere rest in the peace and memories of your family.

Abel Soares
Hobe Sound Florida

January 28, 2013

Dear Mrs. Sheehan, I was so happy to see Mr.Sheehan at Stop and Shop a few weeks ago. He was my homeroom teacher at Kiley. We were talking about the "good ole" days at Kiley. He was a great guy. I am very saddened about his passing but, the memories of him in the "good ole" days will always be with me.

Ellen Brady

January 28, 2013

He was a really great Irishman!!!
He will be missed by many.

Alice P.

January 28, 2013

I will always cherish the memories of our times at kiley. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Siobhan O'Neil Smith

January 28, 2013

Mary Jane,
I was so saddened to hear of
Jerry's death. Even though I am in Florida, my thoughts and
prayers go out to you.
Keep the faith. Marion

January 28, 2013

Dear Maryjane,
Jere was an intelligent, sensitive man with a heart of gold. He will never be forgotten, but will live within our hearts. From the families of Bradley, Connors, Lovechios.

Kimberly Connors

January 28, 2013

Dear Mary Jane:

Pat and I were shocked to learn of Jere's passing. We had just seen the two of you in December. You were one of those couples who, when you saw one of you, there was also the other. We loved Jere's understated sense of humor, his all-around good will towards people, and his love of being in contact with everyone. We shall all miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Pat Fitzgerald

January 28, 2013

MaryJane,
I was saddened to hear of Jere's death. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Sandy Shooshan

January 28, 2013

I will always cherish the memories of wonderful, smiling Mr. Mesopotamia! My prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen Snegg Burns

January 27, 2013

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